School Business Development Manager

Additional Resources Ltd; Telscombe; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A social enterprise is seeking a School Business Development Manager to connect employers with schools, fostering inclusive work-based learning opportunities. This remote full-time position offers a salary up to £36k FTE, along with a generous commission structure, 25 days annual leave, and travel expenses covered. Ideal candidates should have experience in direct sales to schools and strong relationship management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Term-time only role

Flexible working pattern

Generous commission structure

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in direct sales excluding retail or general customer service.
• 2 years' experience in selling or sales to schools.
• Strong track record of working within the education supply chain.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reach out to schools to promote an innovative platform.
• Build and manage relationships with Careers Leaders and officers.
• Collaborate with regional Careers Hubs and education networks.
• Coordinate meetings to support engagement and growth.
• Represent the organisation at regional and national events.
• Provide accurate internal updates for reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies.

Skills

Direct sales experience

Sales to schools

Relationship management

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Business Development Manager to join a social enterprise that connects employers with schools to create inclusive work‑based learning opportunities for students, particularly those with special educational needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reaching out to schools to introduce and promote an innovative platform supporting student career development
• Building and managing relationships with Careers Leaders, Officers, and occasionally Head Teachers
• Collaborating with regional Careers Hubs and education networks to broaden reach
• Coordinating meetings via phone, Teams, or face‑to‑face to support engagement and growth
• Representing the organisation at relevant regional and national events
• Providing accurate internal updates and contributing to reporting processes
• Ensuring internal policies, such as safeguarding and health & safety, are adhered to

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Business Development Officer, Account Manager, Sales manager, Business Development Manager, Partnership Manager, School Engagement Manager, Education Partnership Manager, Educational Sales Executive, Education Account Manager, Education Outreach Coordinator, School Relationship Manager, Educational Partnerships Executive, School Liaison Manager, Student Career Development Officer, School Engagement Executive, Business Development Executive, Career Engagement Officer, Business Development Specialist, Business development Consultant, sales consultant in a similar role
• Must have 3 years' experience in direct sales (excluding retail or general customer service)
• Have 2 years' experience in selling or sales to schools
• Strong track record of working within the education supply chain or selling into schools
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Term‑time only role
• Flexible working pattern
• Generous commission structure
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata, within school breaks)
• Travel expenses covered

Full‑time role offering a basic salary of up to £36k FTE plus generous commission and benefits. This is a fully remote role but you need to be based in East Sussex.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a values‑led organisation and play a meaningful role in shaping young futures.